Mandatory Composting Begins in San Francisco Today


Updated 10/22/09 2:23 PM · Posted by CasaSugar · 8 comments

Mandatory Composting Begins in San Francisco Today

Beginning today, the city of San Francisco will require both businesses and residences to compost food scraps and biodegradable products or risk a fine for not properly sorting their garbage. While other cities require recycling service and participation, the law, which Mayor Gavin Newsom signed into effect in June, is the first nationwide to require the collection of food scraps and other Read more

Get the Look: Gavin Newsom's San Francisco Penthouse


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Get the Look: Gavin Newsom's San Francisco Penthouse

On Tuesday, I gave you all a sneak peek at San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom's Russian Hill penthouse, which is on the market for $2.9 million. Several of you seemed to love it, so I thought I'd help you re-create the look of his living room in your home. The space was designed by Agins & Associates, based out of San Francisco. It's a blend of contemporary, traditional, and Moroccan Read more

On the Market: SF Mayor Gavin Newsom's Prime Penthouse


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On the Market: SF Mayor Gavin Newsom's Prime Penthouse

Mayor of San Francisco Gavin Newsom, who recently announced his candidacy for governor of California in the 2010 election, is on the move. Newsom has listed his 1-bedroom, 1.5-bath Russian Hill penthouse for $2.9 million, which he purchased from family friend Peter Getty for $2.35 million in February 2006. The spread sits in the Bellaire Tower, a 20-story, art-deco 1930 highrise, but it's Read more

Daily Tech: The Nintendo Gameboy Celebrates Its 20th Birthday


Updated 04/22/09 10:32 PM · Posted by GeekSugar · 7 comments

Daily Tech: The Nintendo Gameboy Celebrates Its 20th Birthday

This beautiful Gameboy timeline shows us the history behind the popular portable gaming device. — Gizmodo San Francisco's mayor, Gavin Newsom, used social media sites like Facebook, YouTube, and Twitter to announce his run for Governor of California. — Mashable In honor of Earth Day, Switched picked ten of their favorite eco-friendly gadgets. Which ones are your faves? — Switched Find out Read more

Briefing Book! SF Mayor Newsom Twitters Pregnancy News


Updated 02/19/09 7:31 PM · Posted by LibertySugar · 20 comments

Briefing Book! SF Mayor Newsom Twitters Pregnancy News

SF Mayor Gavin Newsom is excited/proud about his wife's pregnancy. — Twitter Would you like a vibrator with your Vermont cheddar? Vermont General Store sexes up its inventory. — Lemondrop Utah state senator on gays: “They’re mean. They want to talk about being nice. They’re the meanest buggers I have ever seen. . . . It’s just like the Muslims.” — Wonkette Selling plastic Read more

Tell Mommy: More Likely to Vote For Parent Politicians?


Updated 02/19/09 6:39 PM · Posted by LilSugar · 5 comments

Tell Mommy: More Likely to Vote For Parent Politicians?

San Francisco's mayor, Gavin Newsom, recently confirmed that he's going to be a daddy. And some are speculating that it will play a role in his run for governor of California. We have a proud family man with President Obama in the White House. Does a politician being a parent ever influence your vote? Source Read more

San Francisco Delays Controversial Immigrant ID Cards


Updated 09/05/08 6:17 PM · Posted by CitizenSugar · 17 comments

San Francisco Delays Controversial Immigrant ID Cards

Can I see some ID? For immigrants in San Francisco, the answer to that is "not quite yet." Plans to roll out a controversial program providing identification for all residents regardless of legal status is on hold for the moment. The plan is suspended pending a "thorough review" of its legality, and cities that were set to watch the rollout for plans of their own are put off for the moment. Read more

Sugar Bits — Update on Shia LaBeouf's DUI Arrest


Updated 07/28/08 3:40 PM · Posted by · 21 comments

Photo of Shia LaBeouf, Who Was Recently Arrested on Suspicion of DUI

Following Shia LaBeouf's car accident and arrest on suspicion of DUI, his publicist released a statement saying, "Shia is currently recovering from extensive hand surgery with plans to return to work on the set of Transformers 2 within one month." — TMZ San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom married actress Jennifer Siebel at a ranch ceremony in Montana this weekend. — CitizenSugar The Dark Read more

Marriage Maverick Mayor Weds Mad Men Actress Siebel


Updated 07/29/08 7:58 AM · Posted by CitizenSugar · 19 comments

Gavin Newsom Gets Married

San Francisco's marriage-equality lightening rod, Gavin Newsom tied the knot himself over the weekend. In a Montana ranch ceremony he married actress Jennifer Siebel. If you watched last night's Mad Men premiere, you'll know her as Betty's old roommate and pricey prostitute, Juanita. Guests of honor included Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi and former Mayor Willie Brown. The golden and Read more

Should the Military Program JROTC Be in High Schools?


Updated 08/31/10 8:41 PM · Posted by LibertySugar · 58 comments

Should the Military Program JROTC Be in High Schools?

As JROTC (Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps) enters its last (and ninetieth) year in San Francisco, a non-binding measure intended to show support for the program has qualified for the November ballot. Mayor Gavin Newsom backs the efforts to save the high school program. In 2006 the SF school board decided to stop JROTC, even though there were no complaints, mostly because they disagreed Read more